Irresistible

2020
R
1h 41m

IMDb RATING

6.3/10

24K

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Rose Byrne and Steve Carell in Irresistible (2020)

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Dark Comedy Political Drama Satire Comedy Drama

A Democratic strategist helps a retired veteran run for mayor in a small, conservative Midwest town.A Democratic strategist helps a retired veteran run for mayor in a small, conservative Midwest town.A Democratic strategist helps a retired veteran run for mayor in a small, conservative Midwest town.

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IMDb RATING

6.3/10

24K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

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Trivia
Partially inspired by the 2017 special election for Georgia's 6th congressional district, where the Democratic and Republican parties and groups supporting them spent more than $55 million combined - the most expensive House Congressional election in U.S. history.

Goofs
All elections for mayor in Wisconsin are non-partisan.

Quotes
Diana Hastings: This system, the way we elect people, it's terrifying. And exhausting. And I think it's driving us all insane.

Crazy credits
There are many extra scenes after the closing credits start to roll, and those credits restart several times. When they're about to end, Trevor Potter, former FEC chairman gives a brief, funny interview to director Jon Stewart.

Connections
Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Failed Oscar Bait Movies of 2020 (2021)

Soundtracks
Still the Same
Written by Bob Seger
Performed by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Courtesy of Hideout Records and Capitol Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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Featured review

7/10

An entertaining harsh reality which we choose to ignore

Genuine honest review: Jon Stewart is always going to deliver a harsh reality. An entertaining film with enough giggles in. A lovely cast of very fine actors. Well written and well directed.

This was always going to be a left leaning film until you then realise it isn't. Hard for either side of the stale debate to shout unfair.

I enjoyed the ride but felt like I could have done with more of a rollercoaster. I felt it remained a little safe. It didn't spoil the film but prevented a higher rating.

The final act was an interesting take on the story. You could call it a twist. And the message did hit home. But I am sick to death of knowing this message and yet still NOTHING gets done to fix things. But back to the film...

This is an enjoyable film with laughs and a serious message. Worth watching just for the scene near the end where the cake is eaten on the bed. Made me laugh. I recommend this film. I recommend it to the LEFT and the RIGHT. To people who still Want to care...